Are you looking for a way to lose weight without counting calories or spending hours in the gym?

This article can benefit anyone, but it’s especially helpful if you’re 30 years old or older!

The Lifestyle Problem

Let’s face it, most of us were more active when we were younger, and now that we’re older, our lifestyles are more sedentary.

We spend most of our time at work, and at the end of the day, we are ready to relax and take a break when we get home.

For many of us, this shift in our lifestyle occurs in our 20s when we start our careers.

Recent studies show that Americans are more sedentary today than ever before.

However, as we get older, our bodies begin to change, and our metabolism rate starts to slow down.

Additionally, we experience greater stress levels due to work, family, and other reasons.

These two factors, along with many possible others, can contribute to weight gain and an overall decrease in our health and well-being.

How To Lose Weight Naturally

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of weight loss plans available today.

The problem with many of them isn’t that they’re not effective, but rather that they are not sustainable.

You know what I mean if you’ve ever tried a diet plan.

They work for a while, but it’s hard to keep going.

One of the best ways to lose weight naturally and keep it off this to change your daily lifestyle habits.

Rather than radically changing what you eat or adding hours in the gym to your already busy week, I recommend building small daily habits into your everyday routine with habit stacking.

What Is Habit Stacking?

The general principle of habit stacking is to add one healthy habit to your life at a time.

The key is to start small and stick with it.

Once a new healthy habit is developed, you can choose another healthy habit to stack on top of it, and on and on.

I recommend choosing one habit and sticking with it for 15 days before adding another one.

The benefit of habit stacking to lose weight is that it’s easy to start and track your progress.

Don’t quit! You probably won’t see any noticeable results right away.

You should start noticing results and feeling better in about 30 days.

Here are nine healthy lifestyle habits that will help you lose weight naturally.

Lose Weight Naturally With These Daily Lifestyle Habits

1 Start walking or jogging.

Walking or jogging is the most efficient way to lose weight.

Start small for 15 or 30 minutes each day.

I recommend using a heart rate monitor, such as a Fitbit or fitness. Watch to make sure you are reaching zone 2.

2 Start guzzling water 24/7.

Drink a glass of water every morning.

And drink as much water as possible throughout the day, substituting it for sodas and other drinks.

3 Stop eating after dinner.

Eat whatever you choose for dinner, but don’t eat anything afterward.

You’ll probably feel hungry at night before bed, and that’s okay!

4 Make breakfast a priority.

Eat something within one hour of waking up.

Foods that are high in protein are better and will curve your appetite throughout the day.

5 Make stretching a daily habit.

Stretching can reduce your blood pressure and has several health benefits.

It only takes a few minutes each day to reap the benefits of stretching.

6 Eat smaller portions more frequently.

Eating smaller portions for each meal helps to regulate your blood sugar level and prevents overeating.

Plan to eat four to six meals each day.

7 Start building muscle.

The more muscle you have, the more calories you will burn.

You can start building muscle with simple bodyweight exercises such as pushups and air squats.

8 Eat more vegetables.

Most of us don’t eat enough vegetables.

According to the Healthy Food Pyramid (Harvard), vegetables and healthy fats, oils, and grains should be the foundation of our daily diet.

9 Get plenty of sleep.

Studies show that adequate sleep is essential for an effective weight loss plan.

Plan to get seven hours of sleep each night.

Are You Ready To Lose Weight?

Contact me to learn more about how personal training or weight loss coaching can help you lose weight.

You can also check out this article about how personal training for weight loss.

Resources

Learn more about habits and habit stacking.
Learn how sleep helps with weight loss.
Review the Harvard Healthy Food Pyramid.